G01040 - Invalid data selection for dimension and fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Invalid data selection for dimension and fiscal year

What causes this issue?

The selection that you entered in the selection screen contains the
following characteristic values:
Dimension Y1
Fiscal year &V1& or later fiscal years
In <LS>Global Settings</> (transaction CXB3), you have defined fiscal
year &V1& as the <LS>year from for line items in SAP S/4HANA</>.
Starting with this year from, the function in SAP S/4HANA in dimension
Y1 is <ZH>not</> supported.

System Response

The system prevents execution of the function by issuing an error
message.

How to fix this error?

Execute the function with a different selection: If the selection
contains dimension Y1, it can only contain fiscal years that are earlier
than the from year.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01040 - Invalid data selection for dimension and fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message G01040, "Invalid data selection for dimension and fiscal year," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction when the system encounters an issue with the data selection criteria specified for a particular dimension (such as cost center, profit center, etc.) and the fiscal year.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Dimension or Fiscal Year: The dimension or fiscal year specified in the selection criteria may not exist or may not be valid for the data being queried.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for the specified combination of dimension and fiscal year.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the proper mapping of dimensions to fiscal years.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified dimension and fiscal year.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered incorrect values or formats for the dimension or fiscal year.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Verify that the dimension and fiscal year values entered in the selection criteria are correct and exist in the system.
  Review Data Availability: Check if there is data available for the specified dimension and fiscal year. You can do this by running a broader query or checking the relevant tables.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, review the configuration settings related to the dimensions and fiscal years to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified dimension and fiscal year.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the dimensions and fiscal years relevant to your organization’s setup.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like S_ALR_87013611 (for financial reports) or others related to reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G01040 error and implement a suitable solution.